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Quality Out-of-School Programs in Idaho.
The Idaho Out-of-School Network, ION, is a non-profit dedicated to supporting quality programs for Idaho’s youth.
Registration Open! Power Up Together: ICCS X ION FACE Pre-Conference.
Save the date for October 28, 2026. More details to come. Stay tuned.
Nominations open for the 2026 Idaho Out-of-School STEM Educator Award
The award will be presented to an educator demonstrating exceptional commitment to expanding STEM access and engagement outside the traditional K-12 classroom.
The awardee will receive a $500 cash prize with additional assistance for attendance to the Power Up Together FACE Pre-Conference on October 28, 2026, in Sun Valley where they will be honored.
Deadline for Submission: September 14, 2026 (Midnight MST)
Contact: Raine Simplot | rsimplot@jannus.org
We're Hiring!
The Idaho Out-of-School Network is hiring a part-time Eastern Idaho Out-of-School Time Specialist. Do you know someone who is passionate about youth development and building strong communities? Share this opportunity with those who would be a good fit.
Celebrate the Importance of Afterschool!
Celebrate the 27th annual Lights on Afterschool (LOA) on October 22, 2026!
Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.
America After 3pm SUMMER Released!
It’s here! America After 3PM Report (2025) SUMMER EDITION is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and spend their time in the summer.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own summer programs.
America After 3pm Report is Out
It’s here! America After 3PM Report (2025) is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and families spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own OST programs.
Idaho Evaluation of 2023-2024 School Year
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News and Events
Introduction: ION Intern and Program Profiles Project
We feel so fortunate at the Idaho Out-of-School Network to have such a strong team of professionals who are passionate about afterschool and summer learning and the behind-the-scenes work it takes to advocate for and
Think Make Create Labs (TMC) Turns Five Years Old!
By Anna Almerico & Claire Sponseller The Idaho Out-of-School Network celebrates an exciting birthday in 2026 with TMC Labs turning five years old. Read about why TMC was launched, what Think Make Create means, and
ION’s Teen Leadership Meet-Up
ION’s Teen Leadership Meet-Up brought together over 50 young folks from across Idaho to share their experience and opinions on youth programing. On October 8, 2025, teens gathered at JUMP in Boise for teambuilding activities,
2024 LOA Champion Bios
Boise (10/2025) – The Idaho Out-of-School Network today announced the names of six Idaho Afterschool Champions for 2024, as part of National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. This national celebration highlights the importance of more than 850,000 people who provide
Lights On Afterschool 2025 Governor’s Proclamation
Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! Put the #LightsOnAfterschool for the programs that help our kids, families, and communities thrive.
Empowering Future Innovators: Nampa School District’s STEM Ambassadors Program
In an inspiring initiative, the Nampa School District is participating in ION’s TMC Works Program. This program, designed to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education with STEM Ambassadors, is not only enhancing students’